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Watch as the world's cities rise and fall over nearly 6,000 years

Recent research, published in the journal Scientific Nature Data, transcribed and geocoded nearly 6,000 years (from 3700BC to AD2000) of human population data. The report provides a gargantuan resource for scholars hoping to better understand how and why …
View the original article here.   Recent research, published in the journal Scientific Nature Data, transcribed and geocoded nearly 6,000 years (from 3700BC to AD2000) of… https://lagoonsociety.com/blog/global-biodiversity-stories/2016/06/watch-worlds-cities-rise-and-fall-over-nearly-6000-years/

After long wait, 11 new names added to Canada’s list of species at risk

Ottawa is adding 11 new names to Canada’s list of species at risk, marking its first moves to address a growing backlog of recommendations for listing that has ballooned to several dozen species over the past five years.
View the original article here IVAN SEMENIUK SCIENCE REPORTER — The Globe and Mail     Ottawa is adding 11 new names to Canada’s list of species at risk, marking its… https://lagoonsociety.com/blog/global-biodiversity-stories/2016/06/after-long-wait-11-new-names-added-canadas-list-species-risk/

Dutch prototype clean-up boom brings Pacific plastics solution a step closer

If tests of the 100 metre-long barrier that collects rubbish on the sea’s surface are successful, it could be deployed at a larger scale in the ‘great Pacific garbage patch’.
View the original article here.   A bid to clear the Pacific of its plastic debris has moved a step closer with the launch of the biggest prototype clean-up boom yet by the… https://lagoonsociety.com/blog/global-biodiversity-stories/2016/06/dutch-prototype-clean-boom-brings-pacific-plastics-solution-step-closer/

Rest in Peace Jim Rossi

Jim's wife, Pam, and son Jordan, have asked us to ensure that as many supporters and friends of the Lagoon Society as possible should attend the Celebration of Jim's Life - to be held at the Seaside Centre in Sechelt between 2-4pm on Saturday June 25th. E…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear dear friend Jim Rossi. Our thoughts and prayers are with Pam and Jordan and all his family and friends. Jim has… https://lagoonsociety.com/blog/lagoon-society-news/2016/06/rest-peace-jim-rossi/

Polar Bears International

It’s World Oceans Day, a day that provides a unique opportunity to honor and help conserve the world’s oceans.
Polar Bears International is a great organization. Check out what they're doing to celebrate World Ocean Day!     It’s World Oceans Day, a day that provides a unique… https://lagoonsociety.com/blog/global-biodiversity-stories/2016/06/polar-bears-international/